G. P. w. Colk'ctio,-,. Plate XCVIII 



Ph\'Uanfhus ciiihlica. 



There is but one tree of this species that has ever fruited in 

 ITonokUu. It is to be found growing in the grounds of the 

 Royal Alausoleinn, Xuuanu \'alley. It is of medium height, 

 having a crooked trunk, and its thin, scattered branches grow 

 irregularly. The numerous alternate leaves are pinnate, the ob- 

 tuse leaflets growing close together, and are from one-half to 

 three-fourths of an inch in length. Its minute flowers are green- 

 ish-yellow. The round, six-striated fruit is smooth and fleshy, 

 and three-fourths to one inch in diameter. The seeds are en- 

 closed in three or more obovate cells, each cell containing two 

 seeds. The pulp is hard and bitter, but when cooked makes an 

 excellent preserve. 



